Rose, a chartered accountant, joined theFTSE250 company as
financial controller in 1997, but he has now been promoted to the top finance
job after Dennis Clark officially retired today.

Rose previously held senior financial positions with Babcock International
after
joining from PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Dennis Proctor, chief executive of Hunting said: ‘We are delighted to
announce Peter’s appointment as Finance Director, his in-depth knowledge of the
business gained at a senior level will be vital as we continue to grow through
our sound positioning in a strong and growing marketplace.’